Congo national team coach Claude Le Roy addressed the press on Friday, November 6, at the Congolese Football Federation headquarters in Brazzaville. He discussed his team's upcoming double confrontation against Comoros. Le Roy, a French technician and 1988 African champion, expressed his ambitions for the two matches. He emphasized that his team will not be satisfied with anything less than a win. The Congo team currently sits at the bottom of Group G with 1 point.
Le Roy acknowledged that Comoros has a strong team, highlighting two key players: Rafiki Saïd and Faïz Selemani. The coach noted that these players have consistently scored many goals in both club and international competitions over the past six years. He praised Comoros' offensive capabilities and warned that his team must be cautious not to leave too much space for their opponents. Comoros is currently second in Group G with 3 points, behind Cameroon with 4 points and ahead of Namibia with 3 points.
The Comoros team, led by coach Hubert Velud, is known for its speed, particularly on the left side. Le Roy emphasized that his team must be prepared to face a strong opponent. Despite this, he expressed confidence that Congo can pose problems for Comoros. He highlighted that his team has the potential to secure a good result. The two teams will face each other on November 13 in Maluzini and November 17 in Brazzaville.
Le Roy made it clear that he will not be calling up Christopher Ibayi, a striker from Mas Fès. He stated that Ibayi had disappointed him with his level of commitment and training. The coach is instead counting on strikers Thievy Bifouma and Beni Namboka. He hopes that these two players will provide an offensive boost to the team. Le Roy emphasized that he has always preferred to win matches with a high score.
The Congo team's current situation in Group G is a concern for Le Roy. He knows that a good result against Comoros is crucial to improving their position. The coach emphasized that his team must be ambitious and aim to secure a win. He highlighted that occupying second place in the group is a realistic goal. The team's chances of advancing will depend on their performance in the upcoming matches.
Comoros' coach, Hubert Velud, will be looking to secure a good result against Congo. His team's strong offensive capabilities make them a formidable opponent. Le Roy's team will need to be well-prepared to face the challenge. The upcoming matches will be an important test for both teams.
The double confrontation between Congo and Comoros will take place on November 13 and 17. Le Roy's team will be looking to improve their position in Group G. The coach's ambitions and team selection will be crucial in determining the outcome of the matches. The fans will be eagerly awaiting the results.
Key points
- Congo coach Claude Le Roy aims to secure a win against Comoros to improve his team's position in Group G.
